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ch1ck3n.s0up
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I don't consent to any searches... in writing?
#17261261 - 11/21/12 09:44 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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Is there a friendly way to put this in writing on one's doors?
The point is that if the cops ever push their way in, or slip in through the back door, nose around, and find your sack, you'd present the sign to your attorney. It would strengthen your case, as you could truthfully claim that this statement was written on every door, that no consent to search was given, and thus the search was unlawful.
I'm not talking about a neon pink sign that says "BASED ON MY 4TH AMENDMENT RIGHTS, I HEREWITHALL DO NOT CONSENT TO ANY SEARCHES" or something equally loud and obnoxious. Something a little more discreet that won't freak out the neighbors.
Is there any commonly accepted legalese that will hold up in court that one could put on their door? For example, the simple statement "All Rights Reserved" protects much intellectual property. Is there a similar statement that protects against search and seizure, and asserts 4th amendment rights?
Something written in nice curly, friendly letters that says, "Please knock before entering," or something like that.
Edited by ch1ck3n.s0up (11/24/12 11:23 AM)
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Re: I don't consent to any searches... in writing? [Re: ch1ck3n.s0up]
#17264326 - 11/22/12 01:13 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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stop selling drugs out of your home
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Re: I don't consent to any searches... in writing? [Re: ch1ck3n.s0up]
#17265097 - 11/22/12 03:59 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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No. There is no way to make a blanket refusal to search like that. If they want your consent, they have to ask you for it and you have to give it.
You don't have to tell them that you refuse unless they ask.
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Re: I don't consent to any searches... in writing? [Re: ch1ck3n.s0up]
#17282040 - 11/25/12 10:12 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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Re: I don't consent to any searches... in writing? [Re: Enlil]
#17286330 - 11/26/12 06:09 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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Quote:
Enlil said: No. There is no way to make a blanket refusal to search like that. If they want your consent, they have to ask you for it and you have to give it.
You don't have to tell them that you refuse unless they ask.
This is correct, of course, but OP is talking about cases where cops enter illegally or use a tricky tactic to get in without permission.
OP: I would not use anything beyond "No trespassing." Maybe, at most, add something like "Entry with permission of owner / tenant ONLY"
Though as Enlil points out, it is already illegal for them to enter without either a warrant, or your permission. There are certain cases where there is a third option. That is where they believe they can determine (from the outside) evidence of an ongoing crime inside, or if they believe someone is in danger.
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